I have been looking at all the beautiful gardens/blooms etc being entered into this latest "Winter Competition"...& the above photo about sums up my "Winter Garden"....I must admit their is nothing nicer though than being tucked up near the fire & looking out on the beautifully coloured & twisted trunks of the crepe myrtles on a cold winters day!! ( the usual good book & a nice glass of Hunter Valley wine in hand of course)!!!!

Tai Chi - Mind, body and spirit are all exercised simultaneously. The continuous flowing movements of Tai Chi are based on the principle that running water never stagnates. The gentle movements relax your muscles while strengthening your body and mind.

Patricia - what a fabulous idea for a photo! True enough, on some of winter's less than glorious days, the best way to enjoy your garden is from inside, with a nice hot cuppa (or a nice single malt) and a roaring fire.

Actually Luzy I have four crepe myrtles edging our driveway (unfortunately I couldn't show them all in the one photo) 1 pink; 1 white; 1 dark pink & 1 mauve they do look spectacular when they flower but I must admit I love the unusual colours & shapes of the trunks.

Tai Chi - Mind, body and spirit are all exercised simultaneously. The continuous flowing movements of Tai Chi are based on the principle that running water never stagnates. The gentle movements relax your muscles while strengthening your body and mind.